Electricity Wiring Regulations (EWR)

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Chapter 1-Introduction

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Table of Contents

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 Document numbering

These Regulations use the following numbering

system:
Parts/Chapters are referenced by integers (e.g. 1,
2, 3, etc.)
Regulations are referenced by one full stop
between numbers (e.g. 1.1, 1.2,
etc.)
Clauses are referenced by two full stops
between numbers (e.g. 3.1.2, etc.)
Notes are indicated below the Clause in
square brackets and italic text. For
example, [Note: this Clause does
not apply to Installations that have
been …]

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 Guidance notes are supporting
Appendices are Mandatory
information

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1. Introduction

1.1 Citation

1.2 Commencement

1.3 Purpose

1.4 Scope and enforcement

1.5 Responsibility for Implementation

1.6 References

1.7 Distribution

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1.1 Citation

 These Regulations shall be cited as the Electricity Wiring Regulations 2020 (The Regulations)

1.2 Commencement

 These Regulations come into force on 1st April 2020 (Commencement Date)

 These Regulations are issued by the Department of Energy pursuant to Law No (11) of 2018.

 These Regulations supersede and replace the following regulations:

a) The Electricity Wiring Regulations (3rd Edition 2014 issued by former RSB) and its EVSE
Addendum No.1 issued in 2016
b) ADWEA’s Wiring Rules and Regulations (3rd Edition 2003);
c) WED’s Regulations for Electrical Installation Works (1980); and
d) Earth Leakage Protection Regulations (2001).

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1.3 Purpose

 The purpose of these Regulations is to establish standards and principles that promote the design,
construction, installation, maintenance and operation of safe and efficient Low Voltage (LV) Electrical
Installations in all Premises within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

 The document is structured into parts, regulations and Clauses. Regulations and Clauses are mandatory.
Notes which are included below Clauses, in italic text, are for guidance, clarification or provide supporting
technical information.

 Appendices contain mandatory information and Guidance notes contain supporting information.

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1.4 Scope and enforcement- key clauses are presented

1.4.1 These Regulations apply to all Distribution Companies, Customers, Owners, Licensed Contractors, or
any other persons involved in the design, construction, installation, maintenance or operation of LV
Electrical Installations in all Premises within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi…….

1.4.2 The scope of these Regulations does not include the design and technical requirements of the High
Voltage (HV) and LV electricity distribution networks belonging to Distribution Companies. [Note:
requirements governing Distribution Companies’ networks are covered under the Electricity Supply Regulations, as well as relevant
Licences, codes and standards.]

1.4.3 These Regulations shall apply to all new Electrical Installations constructed on or after the
Commencement Date. Requirements for extensions, alterations and repairs to existing Electrical
Installations are covered under Regulation 3.2 [Compliance requirements for existing Installations are addressed in
Appendix A4]

1.4.5 These Regulations shall be enforced by the relevant Distribution Company in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,
in accordance with Distribution Company relevant procedures approved by the DoE, which shall be
published by the Distribution Company on their official website
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1.4.6 Compliance with these Regulations requires compliance with other relevant technical standards, see
Regulation 3.1, References to British Standards or other standards means the current edition of the
standard cited or its replacement. For existing Electrical Installations Clause 1.4.4 applies. [Note: these
Regulations are in some aspects more prescriptive than BS 7671, and take account of the physical environment of Abu Dhabi Emirate,
as well as the typical skills and language diversity in the region.]

BS 7671

1.4.7 Failure to comply with these Regulations, or any part thereof, shall be deemed as contrary to the Law and
subject to punishment by the imposition of a fine and/or administrative sanction. Any such failures will be
addressed in accordance with the Law and Part 15 of these regulations. Action may be taken against any
Distribution Company, Customer, Owner, Licensed Contractor or other person to which these Regulations
apply.
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1.4.8 Relaxation of any of the requirements of the Regulations shall be raised to the DoE for approval via
a written request from any Distribution Company, Customer, Owner, Licensed Contractor or other
person. Such requests may be referred to a dispensation panel established for such purpose by the
DoE.
[Note: relaxation requests from a Customer, Owner, Licensed Contractor or other person must be directed to the relevant
Distribution Company in the FIRST INSTANCE for assessment by the Distribution Company in accordance with the
procedures published by the Company.]

1.4.9 In the event of a dispute between any parties mentioned in Clause 1.4.1 of the Regulations, the
matter may be referred to the DoE to advise a solution or recommended action. This does not
preclude any party referring a matter to the relevant Court of Abu Dhabi.
1.4.11 These Regulations may be amended or revoked by the DoE at any time.
1.4.13 Where a conflict appears to exist between these Regulations and other regulations, codes, or any
governmental legislation, the matter should be referred to DoE for a binding decision in
accordance with Part 14 of these Regulations.

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1.5 Responsibility for Implementation

 All parties mentioned in Clause 1.4.1 of the Regulations are responsible for implementing this
document.

1.6 References

 Refer to Appendix A2 Recommended Books and references

 Refer to Appendix A3 Reference standards

1.7 Distribution

 Soft copy of these regulations is available on DoE website

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Question 1: which of the following is correct:

a) Guidance notes are mandatory and clauses are advisory.

b) Clauses and Appendices are mandatory.

c) Clauses are mandatory, Appendices and Guidance Notes are advisory

Question 2: relaxation requests of any requirements of the Regulations must be first

directed to _________ in the first instance:

a) the Distribution Company

b) the DoE
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